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If there is one I have learned in my years of working with paraprofessionals, it is that paras are teachers too. My paraprofessional is my right hand and my left hand. She is the glue that keeps us together. I realize that sometimes it is our first instinct to give them passive work because their

When it comes to teaching students with special needs, learn how to set up vocational training in special ed to prepare for a successful transition.

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Having a paraprofessional in your special education classroom can be a complete game changer! Parapros help with data collection, IEP goal work, centers, behavior interventions and so much more. But what happens when you have a paraprofessional in your classroom that isn’t doing their job? How should you handle this tricky situation in your special education classroom? If you are a special education teacher struggling with the para in your classroom, here are 5 tips to help you know what to…

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Special education teachers, if you have a caseload of students all working on different IEP goals, learn all about my secret to managing different levels of IEP goals at the same time: IEP Goal Bins. With this system you’ll be able to easily help your special education students practice IEP goals and collect data on IEP goals no matter the size of your caseload. Take a look inside my IEP Goal Bins and learn how I use IEP goal bins in my functional life skills classroom here.

If you are a special education teacher, then you know that IEP goals play an important role in our job. Today, I want to share how to set up IEP goal bins to make your life easier as a special ed teacher. Data tracking for special education students is easy once you prep your goal bins. Each special ed student gets a container, a label with their name, and materials for each objective. Read more about what is inside and how to keep them organized in your special ed classroom.

I never would have thought I would be tracking data digitally, I am really not that savvy when it comes to tech, however, when someone pointed out how easy it was, I had to try it. You guys, its sooo much easier than my typical paper and pencil tracking system. I had data sheets EVERYWHERE!! […]

Make lesson planning easier by repeating activities. Keep reading to find out how each life skills activity is different each day.